GIS-Training for Tsunami Evacuation Maps - GITEWS

GIS-Training for Tsunami Evacuation MapsStrengthening Mapping Skills and Refining LayoutBACKGROUNDThe main outputs of any tsunami evacuation planning process are an evacuation mapand the related procedures. The evacuation maps explain about evacuation zones andstrategies, and are used for public information. Most commonly, they are provided inprinted form as maps, posters, flyers and billboards or are made available as digitalmedia (online). Evacuation maps must be easy to understand and presented in a waythat key information is easy to memorize. Therefore the design and layout of the maps isimportant.Although tsunami evacuation maps can be drawn manually, usually, digital maps arepreferred as they are more versatile in terms of presentation and modification in casechanges are needed.As part of the PROTECTS capacity development program, a training module has beenimplemented to support local stakeholders in producing good quality digital evacuationmaps.The basic Quantum GIStrainingABOUT THE TRAININGThe 5-day training is targeted to local stakeholders with some experience in GIS toimprove their mapping skills with special attention on the requirements of tsunamievacuation maps.The training is most effective when it is implemented back to back to on-going tsunamievacuation planning processes as participants can work on their own cases alreadyduring the training and apply the learning directly after the training in the on-goingprocesses.The topics covered by the training include a general understanding of geographicinformation systems (GIS), working with spatial data and principles of cartography.Those topics are put into context by linking them to on-going tsunami evacuationplanning processes and explaining the use of digital maps in the different steps of suchplanning processes. When addressing the 5 step approach of evacuation planning theunderlying local tsunami hazard maps are reviewed and the concept of evacuationmaps is explained in more detail, including scale and generalization issues, necessaryelements to be shown on the map, the use of symbols and appropriate map layout.A major part of the training consists of a direct familiarization (hands on) with the GISopen source software, Quantum GIS, using evacuation planning outputs as exercisedata. The intensive one-week training shall be followed up by producing actual tsunamievacuation maps by the participants.The follow up trainingTechnical backstoppingIt is recommended to establish a mechanism for technical backstopping to supportparticipants when they implement the new skills back home in their working processesand to provide feedback and technical advice on the respective mapping products theypresent.Quantum GIS is free open source GIS software and is promoted together with OpenStreet Map and the plugin InaSAFE by BNPB / AIFDR.Billboard with evacuation mapproduced using Quantum GIS

TRAINING MANUAL & REFERENCESThe documentation of the GIS training module contains a training manual forQuantum GIS, exercise data and additional information regarding tsunami evacuationplanning.The related guideline “Recommendation for the layout of tsunami evacuation maps”provides a detailed description of elements to be considered in the maps as well asrespective symbols and colour codes.PRACTICAL EXPERIECES SO FARIn the frame of the PROTECTS project, one training course was implementedtargeting participants from NTB, Bali, Yogyakarta and East Java. It resulted in aconsiderable number of mapping products at district and sub-district levels.In addition to the hands-on approach during the training, the participants benefitedmost from establishing a network for continuous sharing and learning amongthemselves and the backstopping provided by technical advisors during the mapdevelopment. The backstopping was provided both via online communication as wellas in a follow up training session with the trainer.FURTHER IMPLEMENTATION OF TRAININGSDue to the fact that most Indonesian communities still lack a solid tsunami evacuationplan, there is definitely still a need to support evacuation planning processes,including the training of local professionals to strengthen mapping skills.To facilitate the further implementation of similar trainings, the TrainingDocumentation and the Reference Document on the Layout of Evacuation Maps aremade available for interested parties. These materials will enable experienced GIStrainers (on Quantum GIS software) with basic background knowledge on tsunamievacuation planning to implement the developed module without further assistance.Nevertheless, it is to be asserted that for transfer and adaptation, it is recommendedto seek the assistance of experienced trainers. A list of trainers who played activeroles in implementing the manual for the PROTECTS project is provided below. TheTraining Module and related documentation was also handed over to BNPB.ACKNOWLEDGEMENTThe training module was developed and conducted by Patrick Oswald and RetnoAstrini (GIZ DeCGG & Bappeda NTB). The Reference Document on the Layout ofEvacuation Maps is a joint effort led by Dewi Anggraeni from the PROTECTS team.The training was implemented in a joint program together with our partners from theBPBDs and working groups at provincial and district levels in Java, Bali and NTB.Authors:Published by:Further Information:Experienced Trainers:Harald Spahnharald.spahn@giz.deRahmi Yunitarahmi.yunita@giz.deDeutsche Gesellschaftfür InternationaleZusammenarbeit (GIZ)GmbHPhotos by:© GIZ IS – PROTECTSRetno AstriniGIZ Office JakartaMenara BCA 46 th FloorJln. M.H. Thamrin no. 1Jakarta 10310Tel.: +62 21 2358 7571Fax.: +62 21 2358 7570E: giz-indonesia@giz.deI: www.giz.de/indonesiawww.gitews.org/tsunami-kitBNPBPusdiklat PBKepala PusdiklatIr. B. Wisnu Widjaja, M.Sc.B.wisnu.w@bnpb.go.idB.wisnu.w@gmail.comwww.bnpb.go.idPatrick OswaldPatrick.Oswald@giz.deRetno Astriniretno.astrini@giz.deGITEWS/PROTECTSwww.gitews.org